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The Laity Fix examines the challenges and opportunities within today's faith communities. It poses questions that many congregations face and offers answers that can be applied. Leaders across faith communities can increase their personal leadership contributions through the use of the suggestions offered. Recognizing that every congregation is different, with its own unique composition, The Laity Fix demonstrates an understanding and appreciation of differences and the immeasurable value congregations have to address myriad spiritual, social, and economic conditions. The Laity Fix is a must-read for faith community leaders desiring to make a difference.

Have you ever felt in your gut that you were mistreated, marginalized, alone, sabotaged? Your feelings may be unveiling adversity. Adversity can be a show stopper that negatively impacts one's outlook on life and self-confidence. It is a given fact that individuals succumb to the pressures of adversity due to lack of guidance on how to positively respond mentally or spiritually. Like Crabs in a Barrel helps to expose some avenues of adversity and provides the guidance on how to handle adversities that you might meet in the workplace, community, or home so that you can overcome.Adversity takes many forms and usually rears its head when you are perceived to be progressing or having the potential to progress. Hence, the cliché that speaks to it being lonely at the top. We often perceive adversity to be bold and loud, but many kinds of adversity are covert. Many times, the ones closest to you are the leaders in this war. Th e ones that have nothing to say are saying a lot. Body language speaks loudly, and you must listen to it. God through His Words helps us to identify and respond to adversity as well as teaches us how to avoid partaking in creating adversity

No one ever adequately prepares for the death of a loved one. Grieving can stun the soul and turn ones world upside down. This book is specifically sculpted to walk the grief journey alongside the sufferer. It highlights spousal loss but covers a gamut of other situations. The answers are not swift and easy, but the book will lead to the place of safety and rest. There is One who understands the turmoil of pain, and He died in the loneliest place imaginable. But His victory over the heaviness of dying can give unparalleled hope and relief to the one wounded by loss. Would you be willing to take the journey with someone who knows your hurt and offers you His strong hand?

Regarding faith, a playwright once said, Men still have faith, but today men do not have faith in God. Men have faith in the doctor. That playwright lived to be ninety-five years old. We need to learn from Gods people who lived long. Ask yourself this question: what did Noah or Abraham or Moses or Joshua do to achieve health and longevity? Im sure they did nothing halfway or their way, but they did things God's way.

A tragic accident leaves two small children to be raised by their aging grandmother. When she dies years later, they arent sure whom to trust. They must learn to survive with expected help from God and unexpected help from newfound friends.Mysterious strangers, new friends, missing documents, kidnappings, unknown family, and many more adventures face Katie and Kyle as they discover Gods truth as well as Granny's Legacy.

The first of the series Tails of Two-Paw Estates, Miss Bee and the Butterfly Garden will introduce readers to this delightful story. In the village of Two-Paw Estates, Miss Bee seems to make all the world full of sunshine, even on the rainiest of days. Even White-Out, Miss Bee's grumpy cat, learns to tolerate the bad days.Readers will discover Miss Bee's secret passion for growing flowers-these same flowers will be with Miss Bee from start to finish throughout the Tails of Two-Paw Estates.If you want to spend some quality time reading with your children, the Tails of Two-Paw Estates highlights the journey from childhood to young adulthood and the significance of a maternal influence whether it originates from a birth mom, a grandmother, a foster mom, or just a close family friend.Don't miss out on all of the Tails of Two-Paw Estates, including Two-Paw Estates: The Original Tails, The Brothers of Two-Paw Estates, A Visit from Honey, and the story that inspired the series, The Legend of the Secret Flowers.

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 This scripture reference appears light and encouraging when first read, but how does it stand up to the challenges of real life?What happens when you have faced challenges and find yourself asking, "Where are you God?" or "How long must I wait?" or even "Why aren't you listening?" Many of us have been faced with questioning if we can really depend on a God that we cannot see, including the author of Waiting to Bloom. After experiencing multiple heartbreaks and difficulties from early childhood on, Kathleen finds herself doubting that a life without confusion and pain could really exist. Locked within her man-made cage of isolation, she finds she is able to tackle worldly obstacles while maintaining a safe distance from opening herself up to additional pain and hurt - but these safety measures carry a heavy burden emotionally.Desiring to be free, she begins on a journey to find lasting joy, happiness, and the possibility of learning to trust. Follow along as Kathleen's life journey continues with multiple unforeseen twists and turns and a growing wonder: Will life always be based on fear, pain, and brokenness?Join Kathleen as she opens her heart, shares her story, and reveals what she has learned about fear, trust, and the one true answer to her pain.

One of the greatest desires of the church community in today's society is to have leadership that adds value to the personal growth of its membership while effectively supporting God's plan for building his kingdom. Church leadership whether a pastor, preacher, deacon, teacher, or hopeful prospects of these positions need desperately to know who they are, whose they are, what is their role, and how to effectively carry out their responsibilities as a leader in God's church. The Holy Spirit has blessed me with the vision needed to fashion this book to be a guiding light for those who are and have a desire to become an effective leader in God's church. The purpose of this book is to assist church leaders in their journey to effectively carry out God's plan for themselves, and the people they are called to serve. I challenge you to read this book and apply it to your life style in the interest of being an effective leader in God's church.

In Waiting for My Beloved, Dr. Cathleen F. Melvin takes the single female readers on a journey to explore who they are and the possible reasons why their desire to be married has not yet materialized.It includes, but is not limited to: why you should let him find you, what to look for in your godly beloved-to-be

Harmony is three years old. She loves God and is very curious about God. Harmony is on a mission to find God. With the help of Harmony's Aunney, you will learn how she searched and searched everywhere to find God and then the amazing place she does find Him.

The Blue Sea Monster is an ugly, scary monster who roamed the beaches of Palm Beach, capturing little children at dusk. Blake's grandfather suspected the children were taken to a deserted island in the Bahamas, and he was determined to find those children who had been kidnapped. Blake James went with his grandfather to get the chopper at the airport. Flying over many deserted islands, Grandfather said, "Maybe we will see something from up here." Then there it was, Blake spotted something shiny…something sparkling…as they flew over one of the uninhabited islands. Grandfather swirled the chopper around to take a closer look. Then he saw it too. He was surprised at what caught Blake's eye.

Amelia is no longer sitting at home alone. Ever since meeting Bob, she's been out dining, dancing, cruising, or traveling the California coast in their RV. How did Amelia meet Bob? This is the question most often asked by seniors over fifty who are seeking new ways to brighten their lives with romantic love and fun-filled friendship.These fifty heart-warming, uplifting, inspiring love stories of how real people from all walks of life met in later life prove that the flame of love does not fade with age. Romance knows no age limits! Contributing authors whose ages range from fifty-one to ninety-four fill our heads with new hope and endless possibilities for our lives. It's a known fact that sharing love and affection promotes wellness whereas loneliness can contribute to the downward spiral and deterioration of our mental and physical health--something Amelia need not worry about any longer!

From the peach fields will allow you to confront the adversities in your life. You too, have had harsh words spoken to you and about you. This book will help you face those giants. Many Psychologists say that 'hurting people hurt other people.' Reading this book allows one to realize that if you were victimized by someone who had not successfully dealt with their own demons, they were projecting their hurt on to you. You were being made to feel inferior by someone who has now become the bully. I discuss the adversities that I encountered in my past and the most recent adversity that had me questioning if God was hearing my prayers and seeing my tears. I was told that I was weak, that I had no faith, that I was clingy, that I was fake, that I had been in church all of my life and I still had not grown, that it was all about me, that I was no longer wanted, that I was nobody, and so many other hurtful things that are too painful to write. I never received an apology and when I asked for prayer, the answer was no. This left me in a state of depression, brokenness and a sense of worthlessness. Hurtful words are the most devastating when they come from someone that you love and look up to.You too, may have had hurting words said to you that left you broken. Know that God can restore you and make you whole. God does not condemn but he wants to restore because he still has a plan for your life.

This book, set in the '50s through the '70s in rural South Carolina is a collection of true stories that depict what it was like to grow up during the greatest era of the United States of America. An era when love, church, family, and patriotism were the cornerstones of our society, and common sense parenting was used to raise children. I am a product of this era, and it is an honor for me to share my collection of stories with you. These stories are about interactions and events that happened in my life and how my dad's reactions, responses, and behaviors not only taught me valuable lessons but helped to shape my life forever. Each of my dad's lessons about life correspond directly with lessons taught by my Father's Word. This book has something for people at every age and every stage of life. Everyone can learn something about themselves and about life by reading these stories. As you read My Dad, My Father, I hope you find these stories to be entertaining and enjoyable.

Are you seeking a greater understanding of how to have an incredible relationship?Maybe you are currently single, but you are keen to start a relationship with someone special that is fun, supportive, passionate, and fun.Perhaps you are currently dating someone, and you want to know what you can do to turn dating into a beautiful, blossoming relationship?You could even be someone that is already married, but you are seeking out tips and tricks that you can try to breathe fresh life into your romance.The good news is that whatever relationship status you currently find yourself in, What Love Is Not will help bring more love and affection into your life with simple and easy to follow instructions and advice that you can implement in your everyday life.It doesn't even matter if you are someone that has been divorced in the past or someone that is looking to take the big step and marry again, the advice and guidance you will find in this book will help take your current relationship to the next level.Nothing that is in this book is unachievable, and each tip and piece of advice can easily be implemented into your life with minimal stress or fuss. The results though will be monumental.This book will help you handle some of the most practical and nitty-gritty issues that can arise in a relationship, all the way down to the deepest spiritual issues that can occur in a relationship.Inside What Love Is Not, discover: ¿ Simple and effective ways that you can find or re-establish true love and affection¿ A book that helps you delve into the breakdown and complexity of true love¿ God's purpose and design for marriage¿ A better understanding of gender roles, right down to the dynamics of relationships that work and thrive¿ Personal stories of restoration, and how God helped them overcome their relationship issues¿ Simple biblical insights from different viewpoints, and how to find relationship success through God And much, much more!Isn't it time you took your relationships to the next level and found true love?Then grab a copy of What Love Is Not today and start making the necessary changes to your current situation!

I have written this book because of the sorrows that addiction has brought upon every community in the United States of America. At the church that I attend, the pastor once asked the congregation how many people had been affected by addiction. Everyone there raised their hands. Behind every addict are loved ones: mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, husbands, and wives. They all have families. Addiction doesn't happen in a bubble. The lives of many others are also touched by the addict. The passing of the addict also brings great sorrow to many. Not just because of the death of a loved one, but also because of the potential of that person having been lost because of addiction.My hope with the writing of this book is that the addicts would "wake up." In some way, they would be shaken out of this stupor and realize their purpose and plan God has called them to in this life. And by living their life to the glory of God, they might bring others with them along the way through the principles laid down in this book. I have also felt the need to bring the message of redemption and recovery found in our Lord Jesus Christ to those who are in desperate need of hearing it the most. The Lord Jesus Christ can change and transform lives, even yours.If America is ever going to be delivered from the plague of Addiction, then America is going to have to return to the God and Savior that made America a great and prosperous nation to begin with.May God bless you and the reading of this book.

This Same Jesus! Proved by science! Prophesied the exact day and time of his crucifixion! Prophesied the exact day and time of his resurrection! Prophesied the exact year of his return! Acts 1:11 (emphasis added) says, "This same Jesus shall so come as you have seen him go into heaven." Colossians 1:17 states, "He is before all things and by him all things consist."

There is an alarming amount of misinformation concerning the most climactic event in all of human history-the imminent return of Jesus Christ to the earth. As Christians become more and more biblically illiterate with each passing generation, they are particularly susceptible to false teaching concerning the second coming of Christ, and yes, it does matter what you believe!Speaking of false teachers, the apostle Peter wrote, "They will secretly introduce destructive heresies...Many will follow their shameful ways and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. In their greed these teachers will exploit you with stories they have made up" (2 Peter 2:1b-3a).In just the past one hundred years, many American Christians have been falsely led to believe they will be "raptured out," removed by Jesus Christ from this world before his Second Coming or serious tribulation occurs. This flies in the face of the fact that Christians are already enduring torture and are being martyred on a grand scale in many other countries, particularly by radical Muslims.This book, The End of Time, takes an in-depth look into the truths found within the Bible concerning the End Times-truths that have been obviously distorted. Lucifer began distorting the words of God in the Garden of Eden. An unprepared mankind was deceived, and Paradise was lost. The very same Tempter continues to distort the truth concerning the return of Jesus Christ within the walls of the church to this day! Once again, millions of unprepared Christians will be caught off-guard by the manner of the Lord's return in the same way the nation of Israel was taken by surprise at his first arrival in Bethlehem.A rapture and vindication of faithful believers will indeed occur, but will coincide with Christ's return to earth, as the Scriptures clearly indicate. The Lord will then judge this fallen world, reward the faithful, and paradise will be restored. Comparing Scripture with Scripture, the Old Testament with the New Testament, the truths we need to understand concerning the approaching end of time as we know it can be grasped.

The Battle of Armageddon shows a world where people follow Satan and all his demons. People are given a choice whether to follow Satan and his evil rules or turn the world around into the world which God intended us to live in. It is good which people choose to defeat evil in the end. Then peace finally comes to Earth.

There is no doubt in my mind that even as we meet, you are going through some type of trial, disappointment, frustration, and you are feeling like you are all alone. You feel as if there is no hope. There are a lot of emotions going on right now, and there are all kinds of voices running through your head, telling you that you don't belong and that you are not wanted and you are not loved. There are thoughts of suicide and there are thoughts of wanting to get back at the ones that have hurt you and caused you pain.Stop listening to those voices and focus your full undivided attention on this book that I have dedicated to you. I can feel what you are going through and what you are thinking at this very moment. I have been where you are today. There is hope if you don't give up.You want to give up on life. You don't feel worthy of anything. You blame others for your problems. Others blame you for their problems. People don't seem to understand you especially your family, friends, and significant others. You feel that no one loves you and no one really cares.You feel that you do not deserve to be loved. Others have made you feel like less than. You feel ugly, fat, and unattractive. You feel too skinny and unattractive. Others call you names. People are laughing at you and teasing you. People have said that you are a misfit, and you are starting to believe all those negative things that others have said about you.When I wrote this book, I really did have you in mind. I have been where you are and I know that there is hope for you as there was hope for me. I encourage you to hold on because things will get better and the simple fact that you have decided to read this book that I wrote it is an indication that you want help.I pray that my book will encourage you and turn you in another direction of hope and knowing that you have everything to live for and know that no matter how tough the storms get and how bad the problem may seem, there is hope and there are brighter days ahead for you if you don't give up.Read and enjoy.

It's not Supernatural; It's SpiritualTo "operate in the supernatural" is a statement that many churches state we as Christians should be able to do. But is that conceptually true according to scriptures?This book will examine whether or not this concept can be supported by the Bible. It will explore such topics as follows: Is there a difference between "operating in the supernatural" and "being spiritual"? Can we actually operate in the supernatural? What is the difference and why is it so important to understand? Why would Satan want us to operate in the supernatural? What does God expect of us as his church?The answer to these questions and more will be thoroughly examined in the contents of this book. What the Bible says about these things may truly surprise you.

This book will definitively answer the following questions:1. Were homosexuals created by God?2. What is the root cause of homosexuality?3. Does God love homosexuals?4. How should homosexuals be treated by society?5. How should the church treat homosexuals?You will see the findings of some researchers who are searching for the so-called homosexual gene' and what their findings are thus far. You will also see who God is and what gives Him the authority to say what is right and what is wrong and if what He says is for the betterment or detriment of mankind.Sin will be covered in this book. You will see what it is and where it came from. Also, the devastating effects that sin has on our environment and our lives will be explained as well.Birth defects will be covered, including the intersex defect and the parents' responsibility in raising their children. You will see the importance of parents being vigilant during the developmental years of their children. You will also see the importance of looking out for any defects (i.e., blindness, mental, physical, homosexual tendencies, etc.) a child may have and what to do if you detect them.What is a Christian? What is a mature Christian? What is the church, and how should the church react when a homosexual wants to join the church? These questions will be answered in detail as well.

This book is for anyone who wants to take a fresh, honest, and deep look at what the Bible says about grace. In the author’s opinion, it is virtually impossible to understand the current events and headlines of today, let alone the deep things of God, and what he is doing today without a deep understanding of his grace

Yeshua (Jesus) placed the Key that unlocks the Chamber of Knowledge in the Underworld to be held until his return. For over two thousand years, the Key has remained hidden. Now the Key is missing, and the Underworld is in turmoil. The Key must be found to prevent a war that would destroy the earth.As three people supernaturally gain knowledge of an unusual symbol, they are drawn together. One quest, three people with three different agendas enter the underground caverns of Utah with plans to find and follow the symbol. The professor believes the symbol will lead him to the Fountain of Youth, and he is running out of time. The physician believes the symbol will lead to the cure for every disease, and she wants that cure. The reverend-turned-shaman has been appointed protector of the symbol by his Native American tribe, and he must protect it at all costs. Will the supernatural power hidden within the mysterious symbol be enough to protect them from the paranormal forces intent on destroying them? Before they can escape from the Underworld they must discover which key is hidden within a key. One key is for man to use. One key, if used incorrectly, can destroy the world. Which, if either, is the Key of David that they have found? And why is the mysterious changing symbol leading them deeper into the Underworld?

Jimmy Reed was raised on a cotton farm in a region that is often referred to as the most Southern place on earth: the Mississippi Delta. During his boyhood years, he was mentored by an African American man known affectionately as Jaybird. Man and boy were inseparable, and during their many years together, Jaybird not only imbued in his young charge many of the Christian values that still guide his life, but also passed on to him his inimitable storytelling ability. Many of the stories in this book illustrate the loving bond between a wise old black man and a young white boy whom he loved like his own son. Reed retired from a two-decade farming career and completed a second career as a college teacher in Oxford, Mississippi.